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Benefits Forum 2026: From Risk to Readiness

Learn about the latest legal developments in ERISA, SECURE 2.0, executive compensation and Virginia employment law for employers and HR professionals.

Join Williams Mullen for our Benefits Forum program, where our attorneys will examine the latest trends and regulatory developments — and the proactive steps employers can take to manage fiduciary risk and strengthen their benefit and compensation programs.

Who Should Attend? Human Resource Executives, Benefit Plan Administrators, In-House Counsel

This interactive program has been approved for 2.0 hours of SHRM credit. 

Agenda:
9:00 – 9:30 AMIn-Person Registration, Breakfast & Networking
9:30 – 11:30 AMProgram | In-Person & Online

Our presenters will share legal insights across four areas:

ERISA Fiduciary Risk Management 

  • Current litigation trends and risk mitigation across fees, ESG, alternatives, forfeitures, and voluntary benefits.

SECURE Act, CARES Act & SECURE 2.0

  • Required provisions, Roth catch-up and Required Minimum Distribution changes, and the December 31, 2026 amendment deadline.

Virginia Paid Family Leave & State Law Developments 

  • Virginia's new paid leave program, how it coordinates with FMLA, and other state law developments.

Executive Compensation Compliance

  • Section 409A nonqualified plan rules, equity-based compensation, and Dodd-Frank clawback requirements.